APC should embark on soul searching – Presidency

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Abuja – The Presidency has dispelled accusation by the opposition APC that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was repressive ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti and that the APC and its leaders that should embark on soul searching.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday that the accusation was absolutely wrong.

The statement said the Jonathan administration had been most tolerant of opposition and most respectful of citizens’ rights of association.

“This accusation cannot stand at all. The Jonathan administration remains committed to democracy and its principles.